Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Intelsat, Highland Broadband, iQmetrix, Globe Telecom, Netcracker, Adtran, among others.

Intelsat Completes Satellite Life-Extension Mission
Intelsat has extended the life of its Intelsat 901 satellite by five years using Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV). The MEV refueled the satellite, allowing it to continue providing connectivity.
Highland Broadband Brings Fiber to UK’s Slowest Broadband Town
Highland Broadband has upgraded Halkirk, Scotland, with fiber internet, offering gigabit speeds to homes and businesses.
iQmetrix to Host SummitX 2025 for Telecom Retail
iQmetrix will host SummitX 2025 from October 19-21 in Carlsbad, California. The event will bring together telecom retail leaders to discuss customer experience, digital transformation, and AI technology. It will showcase new retail technologies and help telecom retailers improve their businesses.
Globe Telecom Partners with Netcracker
Globe Telecom has expanded its partnership with Netcracker Technology to improve operations and network performance. Netcracker will help Globe with order fulfillment, service quality, monitoring, and performance management. This will help Globe grow its broadband services and improve customer experience.
Intelsat and Embraer Launch In-Flight Connectivity
Intelsat and Embraer have partnered to install a multi-orbit connectivity system on Embraer E2 aircraft. This will give passengers internet access from the moment the plane enters service. The system ensures reliable in-flight connectivity with low latency, improving the passenger experience.
Adtran and 6WIND Offer Virtualized Broadband Solutions
Adtran and 6WIND have partnered to provide virtual broadband network gateway (vBNG) and virtual carrier-grade NAT (vCGNAT) solutions. These solutions help telecom operators manage networks more efficiently and cost-effectively by replacing traditional hardware with software-based systems.
TelecomLead.com News Desk